Pick up: Hanoi (HAN) See off: Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Day 1: Hanoi arrival + ½ city tour (L/D) Arrival in Hanoi, pick up and transfer to hotel for checking in (check in time 14:00 onward). Relax and refresh after flight. Afternoon, we start half day Hanoi city tour. Hanoi has always been a symbol of culture and a source of pride throughout the history, bustling Hanoi offers a charming blend of new and old. The French-colonial era has left a legacy of beautiful buildings, with the Old Quarter a fascinating area to explore on foot... Begin to the tour to Center of Vietnam’s government: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum with Ba Dinh square where all important events of the country will be taken place here, opposite Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is Vietnam Parliament House, and beside is President Palace. Next place is one of the most beautiful Pagoda of Hanoi name Tran Quoc pagoda on an island of Hanoi West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is regarded as the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi with its history line dating back to more than 1,500 years, it is A cultural relic - A religious institute - A historical witness. Continue to Hoan Kiem Lake where is central point of Hanoi city, visit King Ly Thai To statue, learn more about history of more than 1000 years of Hanoi capital; then walk around Hanoi Old Quarter with small streets & old houses, feel friendly people with typical Vietnamese smiles offer you the true feeling of this capital city… Return to your hotel & overnight in Hanoi.

Start our day tour to Ninh Binh province where you will come first is Trang An, take a small sampan wooden boat trip slowly rowing through serpentine streams, between the blooming mountains and valleys. The 2.5 hour rowing boat takes you to sacred sites and through some mysterious water caves (there are 3 direction options). Along the way, there are spectacular transitions as you get into a dark cave and a whole new picture appears right in front of your eyes at the exit. Follow the boat’s schedule, you can drop off the sampan boat to visit some on-land attractions. We can enjoy the fresh air, clean and clear water with underwater grass. Experience ourselves the feeling and emotion when we are in the water caves. After discovery in Trang An, we move to Hoa Lu Ancient capital situated 7km from Trang An to continue our day tour in Ninh Binh. Upon arrival, ornate temples that worship the Emperors will catch your eyes at first sight. These temples were constructed to honor King Dinh Tien Hoang, King Le Dai Hanh, and King Ly Thai To. On the site, you are told about the story of the first three centralized feudal states of Vietnam: the Ding dynasty, the Le dynasty, and the Ly dynasty. Then be back and overnight in Hanoi

Today we leave Hanoi city to Halong bay, "Dragon Descending to the Sea". Halong Bay is one of the most beautiful and impressive sights in Vietnam. Ha long Bay has twice been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Area for its exceptional scenic beauty and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Upon arrival, we will embark to an overnight Cruise; Check in your beautiful room with ocean view from your bed. Have Sea food Lunch at cruise’s luxury restaurant while the cruise goes around limestone islands, floating villages and beaches on Ha Long bay... Stop for Swimming, Kayaking if weather permitted. Have dinner on board. Overnight on Cruise in Halong Bay. Note: Cruise program may be difference between cruises - Lunch and dinner on cruise as follow cruise’s program

Early morning experience Tai Chi exercise on the top deck of the Cruise or enjoy sunrise behind mountains on the bay. Having light breakfast and continue the cruise to see other part of Halong Bay. Having Brunch on the cruise and disembark at around 11:30 am and return to Hanoi in the afternoon. Reach to Hanoi around 3pm, then our driver will pick up and transfer you to the airport to take flight to Danang. Upon on arrive at Hanoi, pick up and transfer to the city, check in hotel and overnight in Danang. Note: Cruise program may be difference between cruises - - Brunch on cruise as follow cruise’s program. Dinner at Indian restaurant.

Morning, departure to Ba Na Hills, pass the sea-shore on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, one of the most beautiful roads of Da Nang City and Red Beach, where the French first landed in Da Nang. Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieves two Guinness World Records in 2009, longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). Sitting in the cabin, in midair, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests, bring you with spectacular views of the lush jungle and fairly waterfalls along the way. First, step on Golden Bridge which stands 1,400m above sea level in the Ba Na hills, extends over the treetops from the edge of a leafy cliff face offering tourists uninterrupted views of the majestic landscape beneath. The Golden Bridge is the latest tourist attraction in Da Nang and has attracted hordes of guests since it opened. Visit Linh Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha status. Then we leave for the second cable car station to visit the top of mountain and see the remain of old villas. Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. View the whole Da Nang city under the cluster of white clouds. Leave Peak of Chua Mountain, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Enjoy 105 free games at Fantasy Park…Play with wild monkeys and take photos, freely then we return to Cable car station at foot of Ba Na Mountain then transfer to Danang. Then be transferred to Hoian to discover the charming of Hoi An ancient town by walking to visit a traditional Chinese Communal House, Hoi Kien Temple, ancient Tan Ky Merchants’ Houses, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge& spending time in Colorful Hoi An Local Market, Free time for shopping at Hoi An Ancient Town… then be back to Danang and overnight in Danang. Note: Indian buffet lunch on Bana hill, dinner at Indian restaurant.

After breakfast, you will start your day by visiting Marble Mountain, after that, you will be transferred to Cam Thanh Water Coconut Village. While the boat cruises along the river, observing beautiful Hoi An rural lives with water coconut forest in the background. After that, transfer from the main boat to the bamboo basket boat and slowly rowing to the village and enjoy interesting show. Having an opportunity to learn how to row this unique bamboo basket boat and making an art out of coconut leaves. Then free at leisure or shopping (check out before 12:00 PM) till transfer to airport to take flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon on arrive at Saigon, pick up and transfer to the city, check in hotel and overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. Note: Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurants.

Morning, we will drive overland to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerrillas to protect the region against the American attacks during the Vietnam War. The tunnels were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces, and helped to counter the growing American military effort. We can even crawl a part inside the tunnel, visit their infirmary, kitchen.... to discover how people had survived hereby. Afternoon, visit half day Saigon city tour, the first place is The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity. This place has a glamorous design, hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations, and an enormous and gorgeous exterior space; next is War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war, the museum is a call for peace and hopes that history does not repeat itself; continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city Note: Lunch and dinner at Indian restaurants.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B) Free at leisure or shopping (check out before 12:00 PM) till transfer to the airport to take flight to home.